Ryder Diaz, David Schwartz, Hazon

Monday, August 28th's show featured an interview with Ryder Diaz from the UC Davis raptor center. Diaz is a UC Davis ecologist and expert in pollinator communities, and will frequent Local Dirt again in future shows, so stay tuned!

Next, David Schwartz talked with Anna-Ruth about the growing food movement, its connection to history, and the power students have to change the food system. Shwartz is a Real Food Challenge organizer.

Then we heard from the Hazon conference, which happened on the UC Davis campus from August 19-21st. Anna-Ruth spoke with one of the Hazon leaders Renna Khuner-Haber, delving into the meaning of sustainable food.

Next was a quick talk with Elisheva Margulies, a natural foods chef, about her affinity for seaweed, a uniqe vegetable packed with nutrients.

Finally was a talk with Rachel Shapiro, co-chair of the Jewish life committee, who spoke of her experience as a midwife, a transformative women's circle, and the importance of spirituality through practicality.

Listen to the show here!